Owner`s manual
Aries Spas User Manual
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The spa’s water passes through a lter, removing dirt, debris,
and body oils from your spa.
Depending on your spa model, several types lter are used. The
top loading pressure lter is most commonly-used due to its ease of
cleaning and maintenance.
See the list below to determine which type lter you have in your
spa.
Cleaning Your Filter
Cleaning the lter is an important maintenance procedure. We
recommend that you clean your lter at least once a week. If cared for
properly, you can expect to get up to 2 years use from each lter car-
tridge. When the cartridge becomes worn or damaged, replace it with a
new one.
Before cleaning the lter, make sure to turn off power to the spa
by turning off the G.F.C.I. To do this, push the “test” or “off” button on
your G.F.C.I.. Or, you can turn off power to the spa by turning off the
main power switch, or the breaker in your electrical panel.
Once power to the spa has been terminated you may proceed to
clean your lter.
Depending on your spa model, different types of lters are used.
See the lter descriptions below to determine which type lter you
have in your spa. Then, according to the instructions for that type of
lter, remove the accordion-folded fabric cartridge. Clean it by spray-
ing with a high-pressure nozzle.
Before repositioning the cartridge, examine it for any tears or
other damage. If damage is detected, you will need to replace the car-
tridge.
Reposition the cartridge in the lter cannister by reversing the
process you used to remove it. When you have completed reassem-
bling the lter, reset the G.F.C.I. or otherwise turn on the spa.
Note: For convenience sake, you may want to purchase an extra
lter cartridge. When one needs cleaning, you can replace it with the
other, and soak the dirty cartridge in a mild solution of swimming pool
acid (50 parts water to 1 part acid) or a 50/50 solution of household
bleach, overnight. Then let it dry and shake or brush lightly. This pro-
cess helps to remove body oils and ne embedded particles, resulting
in the cleanest possible cartridge with the least amount of effort. If you
use this method, make sure to hose off the cartridge thoroughly (after
soaking and brushing) to remove bleach or acid residue.
Top-loading Filters
Make sure that all pumps are turned off before attempting to open
this type of lter.